Job Description
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Job Title – Accounts Assistant 12m FTC
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Reports To – Financial Controller
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Location – East Kilbride (hybrid)
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Rutherford Cross is delighted to be retained by The Mentholatum Company to appoint an Accounts Assistant on a 12-month fixed term contract. This post is responsible for providing financial administration and transaction-processing support, primarily across Accounts Payable, UK payroll, employee expenses and designated month-end accounting activities.
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Key Responsibilities:
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• Accounts Payable – invoice processing, obtaining approvals and paying suppliers
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• Supplier account set-up, reconciliation, query management and resolution
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• Payment processing – suppliers, employee expenses and other ad hoc payments
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• Journal Entry processing, account analysis, reconciliations
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• Preparation of the monthly UK payroll, for review and approval, including accruals and monthly reconciliations
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• Review and process employee expenses and company credit card claims in accordance with company policy
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• Preparation of the monthly royalties payable report and self-billing to group companies
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• Reconcile and agree intercompany balances with trading partners
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• Support the timely completion of the month-end close and provide cover for other Finance activities where required
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Core Deliverables:
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• Contribute to the smooth operation of the Finance Function and timely month-end close process
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• Monthly revaluation of foreign balances on Purchase and Sales ledgers
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• Monthly UK payroll accurately prepared and committed for payment within strict deadlines
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Key Accountabilities:
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• Accurate and timely preparation of the monthly UK payroll for review and approval
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• Accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments and employee expenses
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• Timely completion of assigned month-end journals, reconciliations and analysis schedules
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• Accurate preparation of monthly royalty reports and agreement of intercompany balances
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• Compliance with delegated authorities, Finance procedures and internal controls
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The Individual:
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• Financial and numeracy skills to a high level of accuracy
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• Strong in all Office 365 products with a high level of competency in Excel
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• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) within the finance team and wider organisation
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• Can demonstrate the ability to work to deadlines and adapt a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business
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• Can demonstrate the use of initiative to overcome problems or improve ways of working
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• Knowledge of UK payroll and benefits tax legislation including PAYE, P11D and PAYE Settlement
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• Good understanding of payroll rules and processes and competent with the ADP iHCM2 payroll system
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• Working knowledge of Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations or similar ERP Financial software system
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Salary and Benefits:
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• Competitive salary
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• Hybrid working (3 days on-site / 2 from home)
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• Early finish on Fridays
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• 33 days’ holiday + holiday purchase scheme
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• Discretionary Christmas and annual bonus
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• Pension: 3% employee contribution with 6% employer
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• 8x life assurance
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• Group income protection
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• Private medical insurance
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For more information, please contact Christina McLean at Rutherford Cross.
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